Benzyl isovalerate
- CAS number
- 103-38-8
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Benzyl isovalerate is characterized by a scent reminiscent of a freshly baked apple pie just as it goes into the oven. It offers a juicy apple sensation, enriched with clean, herbal notes. This ingredient is found naturally in honey and the blossom of wormwood, two very different natural sources.
Perfume creators often produce a nature-identical version of it in laboratories, ensuring consistent quality and helping preserve the planet's natural resources. The laboratory-created version can come from various sources, including renewable materials, enhancing sustainability in the fragrance industry.
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Sweet and bitter coexist: Although benzyl isovalerate is found in both sweet honey and bitter wormwood, it delivers the same characteristic apple note in both, demonstrating how nature uses the same components in entirely different environments.
The laboratory creation of this ingredient is not just a matter of economy, as it allows perfumers to maintain the exact same quality and intensity in every batch, something that is nearly impossible with natural extracts affected by seasonal variations.
If you have ever wondered why the scent of apple pie is so appealing and familiar, ingredients like benzyl isovalerate play an important role by creating a bridge between our culinary and olfactory experiences.
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.